Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Mycobacteriology (AFB) Technical Specialist serves as the key resource in the specialty area. This Specialist maintains inventory for test procedures performed in AFB, perform monthly reviews of bench task lists and quality control documents, have oversight for maintenance of instrumentation within the laboratory, coordinate/train technologists, perform competencies in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements, review temperature anomalies with the Aeroscout monitoring system in AFB and bring issues to the attention of a supervisor, if needed. The AFB Specialist will document corrective actions for non-conformances according to laboratory policy and regulatory requirements. This Specialist may review or write protocols for the AFB laboratory, as needed. They are aware of due dates for Proficiency Testing samples and ensure protocols are followed and testing is completed on time and may assist in gathering documents and information in preparation of internal or external regulatory audits. The MT Specialist serves as a supervisor in the absence of a supervisor in the laboratory.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Medical Technologist II duties

• Inventory, QA&QC review, Method validations &SOP writing, Troubleshooting, PT Testing, Competency & Training

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS Medical Technology or similar science major, MS in Medical Technology or similar science major preferred

• BS degree- 4 years of clinical laboratory experience, MS degree- 3 years of clinical laboratory experience

• or equivalent combination of education and experience required

• Fundamental knowledge of the specialty area, excellent written and verbal communication skills, suitable organizational skills preferred

• NYS license Clinical Laboratory Technologist required

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How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Pay Range

Pay Range: $36.87 - $47.93 Hourly

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

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